Job Title: Sr. Systems Administrator



Location: Dayton, OH



Eligibility: Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI clearance



Job Description:



Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Systems Administrator to

support a large-scale digital transformation initiative with our AFRL

customer at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will help lead the planning and

technical execution of complex IT infrastructure projects—including

deployments as large as small-scale data centers—and will play a pivotal

role in establishing support and helpdesk frameworks. This role will

play a key role in the architecture, management, and security of

enterprise IT infrastructure with a focus on virtualization, automation,

and Linux systems.



This position requires advanced experience with Red Hat technologies,

Nutanix or VMware platforms, and network integration in multitenant

environments. This role requires deep understanding of DoD-specific IT

environments, including the RMF process, cybersecurity standards, and

managing classified IT projects. This role will work directly with

dozens of small research groups, with highly specific needs. This

candidate will work across various teams and with directorate-level

government stakeholders to onboard these groups to a centralized network

environment. Candidates should have a proven record of delivering

high-impact IT projects within classified DoD environments, including

the integration of cross-domain solutions (CDS), Commercial Solutions

for Classified (CSfC), TTC/TTCR, High Speed Guards, and Trusted Gateway

Systems. Experience with Everfox (formerly Forcepoint) products is

highly desirable.



This position is based at WPAFB. The ideal candidate is resourceful,

highly organized, capable of working independently, and thrives in a

dynamic, team-oriented environment with ever-evolving priorities.



Responsibilities



Duties to be independently executed include but are not limited to:



- Lead and manage full lifecycle of IT projects to ingest

independently working research groups to a modern, centralized

network.



- Administer and maintain virtualized environments primarily on

Nutanix AHV and/or VMware ESXi.



- Design, implement, and support complex infrastructure solutions in

both production and multitenant environments.



- Manage and secure Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems with advanced

tooling such as Satellite, Identity Management (IDM), and Ansible

Automation.



- Perform advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning across

operating systems, virtualization platforms, and networked systems.



- Collaborate with networking teams to ensure seamless integration

between systems and Cisco/Dell-based infrastructure.



- Automate system tasks and administrative processes using advanced

PowerShell and/or Bash scripting.



- Manage enterprise systems monitoring and management platforms,

including SolarWinds, Elastic Stack, and Veeam.



- Support and maintain enterprise storage platforms, with Dell

PowerScale experience considered a strong plus.



- Participate in planning and execution of patching, backup, and

disaster recovery operations.



- Provide input on security posture improvements and assist in audit

or compliance readiness efforts.



- Establish, document, and manage scalable IT support and helpdesk

operations aligned to mission requirements.



- Develop detailed project plans, roadmaps, and resource allocations.

Work with project leadership to communicate these to government

stakeholders.



- Monitor project progress, performance, and adherence to

cybersecurity and compliance requirements (e.g., RMF).



- Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment with cybersecurity

controls, accreditation boundaries, and sustainment expectations.



- Drive implementation of DoD-compliant IT architectures, including

CDS, CSfC, and related classified communications solutions.



- Coordinate stakeholder communication and reporting, including some

executive-level briefings.



- Support security audits and respond to findings related to program

execution.



Required Qualifications



- Minimum 10 years of progressive systems administration experience in

Linux and/or Windows environments



- Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT project management with at

least 5 years managing DoD classified IT programs.



- Nutanix AHV support highly desired, VMWare ESXi experience can be a

substitute



- Active TS/SCI clearance is required.



- Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale IT infrastructure

deployments and data center projects.



- Strong knowledge of DoD security and compliance frameworks,

especially RMF, STIGs, and cybersecurity controls.



- Experience building and optimizing IT support models, including

helpdesk tiering and escalation processes.



- Experience with cross-domain solutions (CDS) and Commercial

Solutions for Classified (CSfC) architectures.



- Familiarity with classified environments, including system

authorization boundaries and IA considerations.



- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to

engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.



Certifications (preferred but not required):



- Nutanix Certified Professional (NCP)



- VMware VCP (any version)



- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or higher



- Cisco or Dell networking certifications (e.g., CCNA, D-Networking)



- ITIL v4 Foundation certification or higher.



Desired Qualifications



- Strong knowledge of Red Hat systems including Satellite, IDM, and

automation with Ansible



- Proficiency in enterprise virtualization, ideally with Nutanix AHV;

VMware ESXi acceptable



- Hands-on experience supporting Cisco and Dell switching and routing

technologies



- Demonstrated experience in developing support SOPs, ticket

workflows, and training lower-tier support



- Practical experience with monitoring and management tools such as

SolarWinds, Elastic, Veeam, and BigFix



- Strong scripting skills using PowerShell and/or Bash for task

automation and configuration management



- Exposure to multitenant, high-availability, and secure computing

environments



- Familiarity with Dell PowerScale (Isilon) storage systems



- Experience with Everfox (formerly Forcepoint) products Trusted

Gateway System (TGS), High Speed Guard, TTC/TTC-R, and Commercial

Solutions for Classified (CSfC).



- Hands-on knowledge of project documentation and configuration

management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, MS Project).



- Agile/Scrum methodology familiarity or certification is a bonus.